Valletta Things to Do

 43 Reviews  The upper Barakka Gardens is set high above the Grand Harbour behind the ramparts and fortifications; It was created in 1661 by an Italian Knight called Flaminio Balbiani as a retreat for the knights.... 

 28 Reviews  The City Gate is at the end of Republic Street & in front of Freedom Square. It was originally known as the Gate of St George & was the main entrance through the bastions to the city. Later it became... 

 41 Reviews  This Baroque masterpiece was built between 1573 and 1577. It was commissioned by Grand Master Jean de la Cassiere as the conventual church of the Order of the Knights Hospitaller of St. John. Outside... 

 25 Reviews  St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral is the other cathedral of La Valletta and it is also the first Protestant church built in Malta. It took 6 years and the suicide of one of the architects to build this... 

 21 Reviews  Grand Harbour in Maltese: Il-Port il-Kbir is the natural harbour of Valletta and Mata. It has been used as a harbour since at least Phoenician times. The natural harbour has been greatly improved with... 

 15 Reviews  On most Sundays there is a re enactment of the inspection of the troups called 'Il Guardia'. It starts at 11 but be sure to be early to get the best seats. We arrived at 10:30 and the best seats were... 

 13 Reviews  The Auberge de Castille et Leon was the official seat of the Knights of the Langue of Castille, Leon and Portugal. There were several such auberges in town – inns they would be in English. They were... 

 8 Reviews  Visit the Malta Experience. It's an ideal break during a hot weather visit to Malta. Just relax for a hour in the cool underground movie theater and let 3000 years Malta history pass by. Shows... 

 8 Reviews  Valletta's bus station is certainlythe hub for bus transport on Malta. Although called Valletta's bus station, the bus station is located just outside of the City Gate and so is actually located in... 

 5 Reviews  All the famous sculptures and many other things. Interesting museum. Notice the roof when going in to the museum, it´s painted all over. We had a great luck, because one of our favourite artists,... 

 5 Reviews  We went to Valletta on Sunday specifically to see the market but I wouldn't bother again. I've never seen a bigger load of worthless junk for sale anywhere, and on Sunday the things that you'd REALLY... 

 1 Review  MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS This museum used to be the palace of a French knight in the 16th century and was later on the official residence of the Admiral Commander-in-Cheif of the British Mediterranean... 

 Balam Says:  The Pub (otherwise known as Ollie's Last Pub) is a small pub on Triq L Arcisqof, it is next door to a Restaurant called Ambrosia which seems to appear in all... 

 DSwede Says:  Due to conservation efforts and an over abundance of visitors, the Heritage Office limits the daily viewings of the Hypogeum to 80 people per day. The Hypogeum... 

 starship Says:  You may not realize how many movies have been filmed in Malta, but the number is more than you might think--"Troy" (2004); "Alexander" (2004); "Gladiator";... 

 starship Says:  Near the Malta's main bus terminus and just outside Valletta's main "City Gate" is the "Triton Fountain." A relatively new attraction, the fountain was designed... 

 Redang Says:  The Order of St John was divided into eight languages (or nationalities), each one had its own auberge which means inn or hostel. They had a chapel, dining room... 

 SanguiniA Says:  This is still an ongoing project to revive the waterfront near the harbour, in the Pinto Wharf area. So far there is only a new promenade and some cafes and... 

 Maurizioago Says:  Casa Rocca Piccola was originally built by a Knight of Malta. This mansion is inhabited, but some rooms are open to visitors. Here you will see the family... 

 Elly01 Says:  Experience the Great Siege of Malta & the Knights of St.John by experiencing Europe's most exciting 3-D walk through 45 minutes adventure. The Great Siege will... 

 call_me_rhia Says:  Queen Victoria Monument lies in front of Valletta’s national library, which bears the inscription “bibliotheca” and which was the last building erected by the... 

 call_me_rhia Says:  St James's Bastion is located near the old city gate, in one of the highest points of Valletta. It was built in 1566 as part of the original Valletta... 

 call_me_rhia Says:  Opposite the Grandmaster's Palace one can see the former Main Guard building. It was built in 1603, while the portico is an 1814 addition by the British.The...